Ingredients
- 2 cups water
- 1 (7 ounce) box Spanish yellow rice mix (such as Goya®)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- ½ cup diced onion
- 1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 tablespoon sweet and spicy seafood seasoning (such as McCormick®)
- ½ cup fresh parsley, or to taste
Why This Dish Is A Crowd Favorite
Simple Cooking Tips
- Toast the rice lightly before adding liquid to enhance its nutty taste.
- Stir gently to avoid breaking the shrimp and to keep the rice fluffy.
Step 1
Bring some water to a boil in a saucepan. Once it’s boiling, stir in the rice mix along with a tablespoon of olive oil. Let it boil for about a minute, then cover the pot and turn the heat down to let it simmer gently. Cook it until all the water is absorbed, which should take around 25 minutes.
Step 2
While the rice is cooking, heat the remaining olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Toss in the onion and sauté it until it just starts to soften, about two minutes. Then add the shrimp, green and red bell peppers, and your seafood seasoning. Cook everything together, stirring now and then, until the shrimp turn bright pink and the peppers are tender—this usually takes about five minutes.
Step 3
When everything is ready, pile the rice onto your plates and spoon the shrimp and pepper mixture on top. Finish with a good sprinkle of fresh parsley for a pop of color and flavor. Enjoy!
